Nov 06 2024 31 mins
Ever wondered how to lead a globally distributed team with empathy and grace?
In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Tammy Klotz about her incredible journey from overcoming resistance as a leader to transforming underperforming teams across different time zones. Tammy shares her impactful stories, actionable insights, and even dives into how being a single mom shaped her leadership style. Tune in to explore the human-centered approach that can elevate your leadership game and create meaningful connections.
- (0:00) - Welcoming Tammy.
- (0:12) - What led you to write "Leading With Empathy and Grace"?
- (2:40) - How did you manage to integrate empathy and grace in a male-dominant, technical industry?
- (4:35) - How did you handle managing a globally dispersed team with different time zones?
- (6:37) - How did you bring together teams that had experienced a lot of uncertainty and change?
- (9:12) - How important is it to recognize and respect different traditions and holidays in a global team?
- (12:04) - How did you stay resilient as a single mom throughout your career?
- (16:20) - How has resilience enabled you to lead with empathy and grace?
- (19:10) - What advice would you give to a woman entering her first people leadership role?
- (23:14) - What is one key takeaway you hope readers get from your book?
- (27:15) - How can people learn more about you or get in touch with you?
Resources:
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